For Caregivers
Quick Answer
How can caregivers support adaptive practice?
Caregivers can encourage without forcing, help create safe conditions, respect energy and choice, and recognize mental practice as meaningful practice.
Caregivers can support practice without forcing, taking over, or measuring worth by physical performance.
Support may include helping create a safe environment, respecting fatigue and symptom changes, reading visualization prompts, assisting with setup, and protecting the person’s choice about whether and how to practice.
Caregiver Guidance
Supporting MS Practice
Encourage participation while respecting energy, symptoms, independence, and personal choice.
Safety & Encouragement
Balance awareness of risk with dignity, confidence, and autonomy.
Helping With Visualization
Create calm space, read prompts, and treat mental rehearsal as meaningful practice.
Caregiver Resources
Browse trusted external caregiver and carepartner resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should caregivers push someone to continue?
No. Encouragement should respect fatigue, symptoms, safety, consent, and personal choice.
Can a caregiver help with Daily Practice?
Yes. They can help select an appropriate mode, read instructions, or create a safe environment without taking control.
Where can caregivers find outside support?
Open the Caregiver Resources category from this page or the main Resource Library.